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In Germany or, as a matter of fact, in Europe, the colors for the mains wires are as follows:
Live (L): Brown (and also red on old wiring circuits in UK and Eire) or black, but black is not very common)
Neutral (N): Blue (and also black on old wiring circuits in UK and Eire)
Earth is Yellow and Green striped
Caution: Many cheap power (extension) cables made in China and sold through Dollar stores (or equivalent) do not comply with the minimum safety precautions, namely:
- They don't have an Earth wire connecting the plug and socket (i.e., only 2 wires connecting to live and neutral, although using earthed plugs and sockets)
- You may get a potentially lethal electrical shock if you use one of these cables to connect an appliance with exposed metal connected to the earth terminal.
- The wire diameter is way too small for the rated power and will overheat and may start a fire if used to connect appliances that are power-hungry like heaters, stoves, etc.
If you suspect a cable, have it checked by a qualified electrician / technician -
Don´t take unnecessary chances just by trusting labels from Chinese products!!
As we say in Portugal, Paper accepts anything you want to print there, good or bad, right or wrong.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
What else can I help you with?
Is brown live and blue neutral?
yes,because its a primary color
What is the color of live wire neutral wire and ground wire in Bangladesh.?
In Bangladesh, the live wire is typically red, brown, or black; the neutral wire is typically blue or black; and the ground wire is typically green or green with a yellow stripe. It is important to consult with a local electrician or electric code regulations for accurate information.
Is black or grey wire live?
The black wire originating from a breaker box or fuse box is the live wire. However, in certain cases, the grey (or white) neutral wire can also be live. For example, the black wire may feed a lighting outlet, and if the neutral wire is broken on its way back to the neutral bar in the panel, then the neutral wire from the lighting outlet will be hot, because there is an electrical path from the black wire, through the light, and to the neutral. The point is, always check with a voltmeter before assuming the white or grey wire is not live.
What is the job of the neutral wire in a 3 pin plug?
The neutral wire completes the circuit and carries the current back to the power source. It provides a path for the electricity to return safely to the earth or ground. In a 3 pin plug, the neutral wire is usually color-coded as blue.
What is used three pin top?
A three-pin top is typically used for electrical plugs and sockets, with one pin for grounding and the other two for live and neutral connections. It ensures a secure and safe connection for electrical appliances.
What color is live wire in old plugs?
In the UK, the old wiring colours were... Live = red, Neutral = black, Earth = green.
Is brown live and blue neutral?
yes,because its a primary color
What is the color of live wire neutral wire and ground wire in Bangladesh.?
In Bangladesh, the live wire is typically red, brown, or black; the neutral wire is typically blue or black; and the ground wire is typically green or green with a yellow stripe. It is important to consult with a local electrician or electric code regulations for accurate information.
What is the configuration of 220 volt plug?
There are many different types of 220 Volt plug. Different plugs are used in different countries.Two pin plugs have two wires, live (brown) and neutral (blue).Three pin plugs have the two wires above, plus Earth (green/yellow).Rewireable plugs are labelled which wire goes where. The wiring colours are an international standard, unlike plugs.
Is black or grey wire live?
The black wire originating from a breaker box or fuse box is the live wire. However, in certain cases, the grey (or white) neutral wire can also be live. For example, the black wire may feed a lighting outlet, and if the neutral wire is broken on its way back to the neutral bar in the panel, then the neutral wire from the lighting outlet will be hot, because there is an electrical path from the black wire, through the light, and to the neutral. The point is, always check with a voltmeter before assuming the white or grey wire is not live.
What are the wire color in electricity?
The wire color indicates what type of voltage the wire is carrying. Color coding is important for safety because the live, neutral and earth wires must never be confused. Color codes differ between Europe and USA etc.
What are old German wiring colors?
The old German house wiring colours were red for live and black for neutral, there was no earth or ground wire. This was due to the scarcity of copper during, in between and after the world wars, all equipment running 230v was earthed via the neutral wire. Equipment running on a higher voltage was earthed correctly.
Spell where do you live in German?
Where do you live? is Wo wohnst du? in German
Is the ACC ignition of a car live or neutral?
The ignition is live or hot and has power available. The term neutral does not really apply.
What is the standard color coding for red, black, and white electrical wires in a circuit?
The standard color coding for electrical wires in a circuit is red for live or hot wires, black for neutral wires, and white for ground wires.
Where does neutral rats live?
In your house!
What color is live cable in UK?
For 3 phase, L1 is red; L2 is yellow; L3 is green; Neutral is blue; Earth is yellow&green. For single phase, L is red or brown; Neutral is black or blue; Earth is yellow&green.
